Personally, I would think that a bred cow and a cow with calf at side would be a great start. You would have 4 before too long and you would end up with a heifer or a bull from the unborn and then decide what to do from there. As far as the bull goes. We don't have one. Have decided not to have one, but can only tell you that even our top steer as he gets bigger is getting to be a pain in the rear sometimes. He is only 700ish pounds at this point, but that is a lot of weight when they are not being cooperative. We are not timid people, but I can't even imagine having a bull. I am excited for you in regards to getting some cows and can't wait to see pictures when you get them!CESpeed said:I have an idea of getting an older (4 or 5 y.o.) bred cow, a heifer with calf at side and a unrelated yearling bull as a starter package.